Father Released Days After Son’s Deployment | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

A Navy sailor’s father, Luis Manuel Aviles, was arrested just days after living in the U.S. for 19 years — only to be released within hours as his case was swiftly dismissed by an immigration judge. His son, Joshua, is currently deployed on the USS Lincoln in the Middle East, working grueling 12-hour shifts without breaks. The arrest, part of a broader crackdown targeting family members of service members, has sparked congressional scrutiny and raised questions about DHS’s actions — especially given the unusual speed of his release and the lack of explanation from officials. As the ship…